Research Scientists

It has been decided that in lieu of the prevalent practice, depending upon the need of individual project, Research Scientists could be appointed in such projects in any of the following there grades (Pre-revised):

Scales A Rs. 8,000- 275-13,500
Scales B Rs. 10,000-325-15,200
Scales C Rs. 12,000-375-16,500
Other scales below Rs. 8,000-13,500 as recommended by the 5th pay commissions and approved by Central Government.

The qualifications and experience of Research Scientists conform to those followed for filling up posts in these grades of Lectures, Readers and Professors in the UGC system of scales of pay. In addition to their pay, such staff will also be eligible to DA and other allowances as admissible under the rules of the host institute.